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XXIV Chaplin's & Animator's Training Program - 2016 : Day 1

The 24th Chaplains’ and Animators’ Training started on May 31, 2016. The day started with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Most Rev. Francis Serrao SJ, Diocese of Shimoga. Fr. Deepak Thomas KJ OCD, National Youth Director and Fr. Elias Moses, OFM, Executive Secretary CCBI Commission for Youth, Fr. Mari Joseph Regional Youth Director of Karnataka Region and Fr. Sebastian Fernandes Director of KROSS were the concelebrants with other participants.

Mr. SijoAmbatt, ICYM President welcomed each dignitary and participant. Ms. Jenny Joy the General Secretary presented everybody a rose. Fr. Deepak Thomas introduced all the CAT participants with the history of CAT Program. Bishop Francis encouraged all the participants with his experience. His words, filled with wisdom enlightened all the participants. Followed by Fr. Mari Joseph and Fr. Sebastian sharing their memories related to CAT.

Post lunch Mr Roshan Alexander conducted very meaningful Icebreakers and briefed the participants about the history of Indian Catholic Youth Movement. In evening the participants recited the multi lingual Rosary in five different languages namely Hindi, Karbi, Malyalam, Konkani and Bengali.

After the dinner a short evaluation was conducted and all the participants spoke briefly on “My Dream for Youth Ministry”. The day ended with Fr. Subroto Purification being crowned as the CAT King.